Permit Fact Sheet

What is the purpose of NPDES Permits?

These permits protect public health and the environment by controlling pollutant discharges to surface waters and ensuring that the water quality criteria and receiving water use prescribed in the Massachusetts Surface Water Quality Standards (314 CMR 4.00) are met.

A copy of the completed Notice of Intent should be submitted to:Department of Environmental ProtectionDivision of Watershed Management627 Main Street, 2nd FloorWorcester, MA 01608Att: Pesticide General Permit

How long is the notice of intent in effect?

The notice of availability for the general permit was published in the Federal Register on October 31, 2011. The permit is effective for 5 years, but coverage under the permit may be for less than 5 years depending on when the NOI is submitted and approved.